Communications Specialist  

Hammond Lake is a creative professional with more than a decade of experience across the film and advertising industries. Before joining UAB, he worked as a Digital Media Specialist for the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), where he led video and digital campaigns supporting student access to higher education. He also worked as the Senior Video Producer & Editor at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers, creating multimedia content for outreach across the southern U.S., and served as the Associate Director of Marketing for University Advancement at Northwestern State University.

Throughout his career, Hammond has taken on a wide range of creative roles, including writer, director, editor, and producer. His short films have earned recognition at national and international festivals, and his commercial work has ranged from local businesses to well-known national brands. He has also led creative efforts for food and music festivals around the country.

Hammond is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and he holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Liberal Arts from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. He also earned a Master’s in Advertising from Southern Methodist University’s Temerlin Advertising Institute in Dallas, TX.

When he’s not working, Hammond enjoys cooking, hiking, playing the violin, and collecting vintage coffee mugs and classic cinema memorabilia. A passionate storyteller, Hammond is excited to bring his creative energy and narrative skills to UAB.